CTX Technology P972

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3 / 5 - PCWorld, Jul 7, 2006

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Adjustments
Display
General
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Included Hardware
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Adjustments

Adjustments	Multiple adjustments
Height-Adjustable Base	Yes
Pivot	Yes
Swivel	Yes
Tilt	Yes

Display

Antiglare	0
Panel Manufacturer	AUO

General

Cable Card Ready	0
Primary Color Controls	1

Green

Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met	TCO'99 VESA DPMS
Maximum Power Consumption	45
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption	3

Included Hardware

HDTV Tuner	0
Microphone	0
TV Tuner	0
USB Hub	0
Webcam	0

Interface Connection

Audio Digital Optical	0
Component	0
Composite	0
Downstream USB ports	0
DVI	1
DVI-D	0
DVI-I	0
HDMI	0
Headphone Jack	0
S-Video	0
Upstream USB ports	0
USB	0
VGA	1

Screen Specs

Brightness	400 cd/m^2
Horizontal viewing angle	140 °
Diagonal size	19 inches
Pitch	0.29 mm
Vertical viewing angle	135 °
Response time	16
Native resolution	1280 x 1024 pixels
Display refresh rate	60
Contrast ratio	450:1

Dimensions

Height	15.9 inches
Width	16.9 inches
Weight	15.7 pounds
Depth	8.1 inches

3 / 5 - PCWorld, Jul 7, 2006

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Pros

Full range of physical adjustments

Cons

Dim, faded graphics at defaults

Bottom Line

This versatile model isn't great for graphics, but it's sufficient for text--and the price is good.

CTX Technology P972

P972 Review, by Laura Blackwell August 23, 2005

CTX Technology P972

Artwork: Rick Rizner, John Goddard

Think of the "P" in CTX Technology's $399 P972 as standing for "physical adjustments." This moderately priced monitor is one of a handful of newly tested models that allows you to change the height and tilt of the screen, pivot it on its axis, and swivel it from side to side. If it included pivoting software such as the $40 Pivot Pro, it would be more of a bargain. If you plan to use the pivot function, budget for the software as well.

Our jurors found the P972's text display pleasingly crisp. It didn't shine in any particular test, but its competent work earned it a rating of Very Good for text. Its graphics performance, however, left more to be desired. Colors looked dim and faded on our photo screen of a normally vivid fruit tart, and flesh tones appeared artificial in our group photo. With these handicaps, the P972 earned a lackluster graphics rating of Fair.

The unobtrusive speakers use only 1 watt each, so it's no surprise that they provide tinny sound. I'd prefer a headphone jack.

If the price and the text performance move you, you may want to check the comparably priced Acer AL1932d, which produced better text. However, the Acer model lacks physical adjustments; if ergonomic comfort is an issue, the CTX P972 is the better bet.

Upshot: The physically adjustable P972 is no graphics pro, but it produces clean text, making it a good deal for the price.

CTX Technology P972

19-inch screen, 1280-by-1024 native resolution, 15.7 pounds, one analog and one digital input; height, swivel, pivot, and tilt adjustments; TCO'99-compliant. Three-year warranty (one-year backlight); 9-hour weekday tech support.
$399
877/688-3288
www.ctxtec.com

Laura Blackwell

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PCWorld Lab Results

Rating Breakdown
Performance
72
Features
83
Design
64
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Performance

DisplayMate Motion Test Result	Average
DVD Motion Test Result	Average
Gaming Motion Test Result	Average
Graphics Score	66.7
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result	149
Interface Tested	Digital
Refresh Rate Tested	60
Text Score	77.8

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